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A1 Pump and Jet expands operations, closes on former Thermal Ceramics facility
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - A1 Pump and Jet is expanding its operations, moving into the former Thermal Ceramics facility in Emporia. Thermal Ceramics closed its doors in 2025, after 40 years of operations in Emporia, according to KVOE. Ron McCoy, A1 Pump and Jet owner, said the former Thermal Ceramics...
Emporia gazette.com
ESB Insurance and Financial Services Welcomes Jeremy Rusco
ESB Insurance and Financial Services is pleased to welcome Jeremy Rusco to its team as Business Development. Rusco brings nearly two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner. He founded Dynamic Discs while attending Emporia State University and grew the company from a small eBay business into an internationally recognized disc golf brand headquartered in Emporia. His work included sales, marketing, financial management, strategic planning and building relationships with customers and business partners around the world.
salina311.com
K-State milling program revives Western Star Seasoned Flour, once made at Salina's Western Star Mill
SALINA, Kan. — A seasoned flour once milled in Salina is back on sale, this time from Kansas State University's milling program in Manhattan. The Kansas State University Milling Science program announced on its Facebook page that it will sell Western Star Seasoned Flour during its holiday flour sale. The post said the product "was previously produced by the Western Star Mill in Salina but was discontinued a few years ago," and that "this year, Kansas State Milling was given the recipe to produce and sell." The post did not say who provided the recipe.
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2293 – Harvest Fuel Relief Program Announcement…Appropriate Soil Sampling and Testing
Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab’s Method, Part 1. Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab’s Method, Part 2. 00:01:05 – Farm Aid Program Announced: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off the show discussing a recent announcement from USDA about a Harvest Fuel Relief Program. He says what is known and who it may impact.
Hays Post
CAMPBELL: Kansas Landowner Conference will inform decisions about your land
Join K-State Agricultural Economics for the 4th annual Kansas Landowner Conference, November 10-11, 2026 in Manhattan. It is designed for Kansas agricultural landowners whether you live on the land, across the state or across the country. Connect with fellow landowners and K-State experts while gaining practical information to help you make informed decisions about your land.
Kansas Reflector
Kansas State Arts and Sciences facing $2.6M budget shortfall, raising worries about possible layoffs
TOPEKA — The Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences faces a $2.6 million annual budget shortfall in addition to millions owed for loans from the administration, a situation that may eliminate academic programs and cause faculty layoffs. K-State officials presented a plan to address $13.5 million the college owes to the school’s administration, […]
travelmag.com
11 Small Town Kansas Antique Shops Packed With Decades Of History
You can learn a surprising amount about a town by looking at what it refuses to throw away. Across small communities in Kansas, antique shops often hold decades of local history on their shelves, from old signs and family furniture to household pieces that have somehow survived every decorating trend since.
KWCH.com
Manhattan farm honors Dolly Parton with corn maze supporting children’s literacy
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A&H Farm in Manhattan, Kansas, is celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy with a corn maze featuring her likeness while raising money to provide books to local children. The farm is one of 20 across North America selected for the official Get Lost with Dolly corn maze...
ksal.com
Western Star Global Grain and Food Center Opens
Kansas State University officially opened the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center on Sept. 18, ushering in a new era for the university’s Department of Grain Science and Industry and the students, researchers and industries it serves. The 178,000-square-foot, three-story facility is the largest agricultural construction project in...
travelersunited.org
Rising hotel taxes need better disclosure. Here’s the fix.
You can’t negotiate a hotel tax. Shouldn’t you at least be able to know what it pays for?. If you’re in Topeka, Kansas, next year, you can tour the state capitol, spend an afternoon at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park or catch a concert at Evergy Plaza.
WIBW
Shivley Farms fall festivities continue despite heat’s impact on pumpkins
BERRYTON, Kan. (WIBW) - Shivley Farms welcomes families this fall with its pumpkin patch, a tradition the farm has kept going year after year. “It started out as a you-pick farm, which is what Jay started out with, and then he wanted to expand it,” said Jim Shivley. New...
tkmagazine.com
Made For Manufacturing Career Fair To Connect Students, Job Seekers With Topeka-Area Manufacturers
TopCity FAME, FORGE Young Talent, GO Topeka and Washburn Tech North are partnering to host the Made for Manufacturing Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13, bringing students, job seekers and area manufacturers together for a day focused on careers, training and opportunities within Topeka and Shawnee County’s manufacturing sector.
KVOE
Regional Development Association Board reviews proposed updated Opportunity Zones 2.0 program as part of regular meeting Friday
An updated opportunity for investment in economic development is set to come to Emporia at the start of the new year. During the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors’ monthly meeting on Friday, Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods led a presentation on the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program overseen by the United States Department of the Treasury. The original opportunity zone was enacted a decade ago and Woods stated the 2.0 version has several notable differences, including being far more conducive to rural economic development in communities like Emporia.
Emporia gazette.com
Before We Close the Door, Let’s See the Deal
Questions 2 and 3 would block Emporia from considering technology and data center investment for ten years—before residents could review a proposal or weigh its terms. That is not oversight; it is rejection before the facts are known. Why shut Emporia out before an opportunity is even presented? Let’s see the terms before we close the door.
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Rodents and mold found at six Topeka businesses | Exclusive
Live rodents, rodent droppings, mold and improper sink temperatures were some of the flagged violations that Kansas inspectors documented at Topeka establishments in September. Those were among violations cited during food safety and lodging inspections last month in the capital city, where six establishments failed out of 120 inspected. Kansas law delegates to the Kansas Department of Agriculture the authority to regulate food establishments, food processing plants and lodging establishments . Violations — particularly priority violations directly linked to causes of foodborne illness — can lead to various consequences, including the immediate closure of an establishment. Kansas Department of Agriculture records show that while most of the Topeka area service establishments inspected in September passed with either no violations or no serious ones, six failed. Most inspections were routine, but inspectors also visited after complaints, for licensing, follow-ups and other reasons. Out-of-compliance food and lodging establishments in Topeka The following six establishments were issued notices of noncompliance with Kansas law after inspections in September. Washburn University Lincoln Dining Hall, 1801 SW Washburn Ave. A Sept. 17 routine inspection found one violation. Located at the dishwasher, the machine was only reaching 143 degrees, said the inspector. For proper sanitization, the machine
Emporia gazette.com
Juniper and Sage opens in Main Street incubator with focus on sustainability
Juniper and Sage officially opened on Oct. 7 in the Main Street incubator space located on 729 Commercial St. The new business is a community-centered refillery that offers bulk pantry staples, flour, refillable household items and natural skincare and body products. The owner, Kat Stueve, main goal for the business...
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2283 – Having Access to Landlocked Property…Residual Pasture Vegetation
00:01:05 – Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot: Today’s show begins with K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses recent cases that involve landlocked agricultural property and an FSA county committee ballot. 00:12:05 – Pasture Conditions and Evaluations: K-State’s Molly Reichenborn and Keith Harmoney continue...
KVOE
FHTC Power Plant student named Chime Workforce Scholar
A Flint Hills Technical College Student has been recognized at the national and international level for his dedication and excellence in the classroom. FHTC announced Wednesday that power plant technology student Nicholas Sweeter was named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, receiving a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. Speaking of Sweeter’s accomplishment, Power Plant instructor Alex Partridge stated in the aforementioned news release, “Nick demonstrates an effort and maturity not often seen. He has experience operating various types of machines and equipment across different types of industries.”